Description: The 64 Chromonica professional model #280 has real style with 64 reeds, 4 full chromatic octaves and 16 notes in the key of C. With 64 reeds on a beautiful wood comb, it boasts an extra octave below the middle-C note, giving it an accentuated versatility. The center reed section is framed in a brown tone burl wood pattern matching the case. The silver metal side plates affixed with small screws have a nice sheen. One side is embossed “The 64 Chomonica 4 Chromatic Octaves Professional Model, M. Hohner, Germany. The opposite side is embrossed the same, with the 16 notes numbered across the bottom, and key of C on the right ride side. This instrument is believed to be mid-century, possibly pre WWII. This model was 1st introduced in 1938. The Chromonica is packed inside its original burl wood case, lined inside with a velveteen fabric the color of orange sherbet. The inside of the case cover is stamped in large reddish brown letters HOHNER. The outside bottom of the wood case with silver locking clasp is embossed in gold lettering: “Germany”, “Nr 280”, “Fabrique’ en Allegmagne” in French. In very good pre-owned condition, from a collector’s estate sale. Please view all photos for most accurate description. This is the same harmonica played by Stevie Wonder, and the standard by which all chromatic harps are judged.Harmonica measures: 7 5/8” L x 1 5/8” W x 1 ¾” H Case measures: 8 ½” L x 2 1/2” W x 1 ¾” H 7 5/8” About M. Hohner M. Hohner Harmonicas has a rich history, it’s origins go back over a century to Germany in 1857. There a 24-year-old clock maker Matthias Hohner began crafting diatonic harmonicas assisted by his wife and a single employee in the small town of Trossingen, Baden-Wurttemberg on the edge of Germany’s Black Forest. In the first year, 650 were made. The company became Hohner Musikinstrumente GmbH & Co. KG, a manufacturer of musical instruments. Their Hohner harmonicas quickly became popular, during his lifetime Matthias built the largest harmonica factory in the world. During the American Civil War, Matthias Hohner distributed harmonicas to family members in the United States who in turn gave them to the soldiers. Although widely known for their harmonicas, Hohner also manufactures a wide range of instruments including kazoos, accordians, recorder flutes, melodicas, banjos, guitars, basses, mandolins and ukueles. Many famous musicians and artists have played Hohner instruments. Thank you for looking, every effort is made to be as accurate as possible in our product descriptions. Vintage items are at least 20 years old and will most likely have some wear or character flaw that makes them unique. We rely on photographs to show product details most accurately. We’ll answer any questions as promptly as possible and very much appreciate your positive feedback. Please contact us directly if you have any concerns. All sold items will be professionally packed.
Price: 99 USD
Location: Canton, Georgia
End Time: 2024-02-24T18:45:19.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Brand: HOHNER
Type: Chromatic
Exact Year: Pre WWII
Model: 280
Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany
Key: C
